Confident Danny DeKeyser giving the Red Wings a boost

11:32 PM,
Apr. 22, 2013

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One of the chief attributes that's made Danny DeKeyser an instant hit with the Red Wings is how he skates back, gets the puck, and dishes it to a forward.

He's also handy with his stick in other ways, as he showed during Monday's 4-0 victory over the Coyotes at Joe Louis Arena. With the Wings protecting a two-goal lead during a Coyotes' power play, DeKeyser extended his stick to deflect Shane Doan's shot. DeKeyser also blocked two shots.

"He's awesome," Daniel Cleary said. "I've been really, really impressed with him, probably more impressed with a young player than I've ever been." ...